Environmental Specialist
Nucor Corporation
Houston, TX
Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.
Basic Job Functions:
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
- Help ensure environmental compliance throughout the division and at the facility-level through internal auditing.
- Assist in implementing corporate environmental policies and programs, such as Solid and Hazardous Waste Compliance, Stormwater Management, Radiation Safety, Department of Transportation related issues, etc.
- Prepare Tier II, Discharge Monitoring Reports, Air Operating Reports, and other environmental reports.
- Review, understand, and apply environmental regulations, policies, procedures, and permits.
- Track regulatory issues with potential impacts to our business units.
- Train teammates on environmental topics.
- Assist with project management and oversight of contractors working on remediation projects.
- Assist with Environmental Management System implementation.
- Assist with environmental records management.
- Develop greater environmental awareness in all employees.
- Promote the benefits to the community provided by recycling and recycling facilities.
- Travel Required within US: 30 - 50%
- Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other closely related field.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to manage many projects with shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a must. Experience with SharePoint systems and drawing software a plus.
- Creative and independent thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates at all levels.
- 0-2 years experience in an environmental-related field (such as at a regulatory agency).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
About Us:Texas Port Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.
Best Benefits in the Business:
- Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Company provided uniforms and PPE
- Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
- Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
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